Liquid Hiv Meds

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hiv liquid meds

can i have a port or catheter placed to take my meds for hiv...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There have been situations in our clinic where we have tried a liquid only regimen or placed a tube from skin into stomach in order to administer an effective HIV regimens (in patients unable to swallow pills for some reason). Options depend on... Read more »

taking hiv meds with liquid food

For years i have been taking my hiv meds with liquid foods such as ensure, fiber boost, advera.... Read more »

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D. »

liquid meds

are there any effective hiv medicines that come in a liquid form... Read more »

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HIV in K-Y liquid?

Posted by finnakirk, 1 Reply

If the contents of a bottle of k-y liquid are tainted with blood or semen containing the hiv virus, can the virus survive in that liquid environment, and thus be transmitted if applied to one's genitalia or an open wound? Read more »

Goji Berries are they good with hiv meds?

Posted by sweetvanilla27, 3 Replies

I have been searching for healthy foods to eat whilst starting my ARV meds and online i came across Goji berries, they are full of antioxidants.

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HIV meds and Depression meds?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello. I have known of my positive status for two years now. I was put on Epivir, Viread, and Sustiva in February of 2004. My labs are good, and I feel great, as my viral load is almost undetectable. This summer I have had some problems with... Read more »

Starting Meds Tomorrow...NEED ADVICE!!!

Posted by running4it, 4 Replies

Im suppose to start my regimen tomorrow. I am nervous as hell. I have never taken any medication before. I dont know where to turn. Can someone please give me advice. some hope, some assurance that I will be ok? I have that hardest time swallowing... Read more »

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